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Watts Water Technologies

Assistant Accountant

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In-Office
Sydney, New South Wales, AUS
Entry level
In-Office
Sydney, New South Wales, AUS
Entry level
Supports the Finance team with monthly journals, bank and balance sheet reconciliations, BAS calculations, fixed asset records, depreciation journals, intercompany invoices, supplier maintenance, and Accounts Receivable coverage. The role requires strong Excel and Outlook skills, attention to detail, analytical ability, accounting qualifications, and compliance with financial and regulatory standards. This is a 12-month onsite position in Caringbah.
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Watts Water Technologies, through its family of brands, is a global manufacturer providing one of the broadest plumbing, heating and water quality product lines in the world. In Australia, Watts is represented by trusted local brands including AVG and Enware, delivering innovative water solutions across Healthcare, Aged Care, Education, Commercial, Residential and Industrial sectors. Together, the brands combine strong local engineering and manufacturing capability with global expertise in safer, smarter and more sustainable water solutions.


We are currently accepting applications for an emerging and/or experienced Assistant Accountant to join our Finance team on a twelve (12) month basis, working onsite in our Caringbah head office.


Reporting to the Finance Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of key activities finance transactions, embed seamless financial processes and whilst ensuring compliance with regulatory standards are met.


Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Preparing monthly journals and bank reconciliations, monthly Balance Sheet Reconciliations and monthly BAS calculations
  • Maintaining and updating fixed asset register and related depreciation journals
  • Preparation of Intercompany cross-charge invoices
  • Responsibility for new supplier maintenance
  • Reconciliation of bank
  • Holiday cover as required for Accounts Receivable function
  • Adhere to high professional standards and personal integrity
  • Any other adhoc duties as required

To be successful in this role, you need to be able to demonstrate the following experience: 

  • Computer literacy, with Intermediate Excel and Outlook
  • Excellent communication skills – written & verbal
  • Analytical with keen attention to detail and ability to work with large volumes of data.
  • Tertiary qualifications in Accounting or related discipline
  • Candidates who possess or are studying towards CPA or CA are highly regarded
  • Previous experience with Visual ERP or other ERP in an Accounting capacity desirable

In return you will be provided with:

  • Competitive Base Salary
  • 17.5% Annual Leave Loading
  • Flu vaccinations
  • Confidential, and free access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Other team culture and benefits include;

  • Monthly all staff head office barbeques
  • Monthly opportunities to be recognised and rewarded as employee of the month
  • Complimentary fresh fruit and coffee from the lunchroom coffee machine
  • Casual wear Fridays
  • Paid day off to celebrate your birthday
  • Unwind during breaktimes in our lunchroom and play table-tennis, arcade machine, or Nintendo  

Only candidates with full Australian working rights that align to our criteria will be contacted for further discussion.  The successful applicant will be required to undertake and consent to pre-employment background checks, National police check and two reference checks. The vacancy will remain open until the successful candidate is appointed.


No recruitment agencies please.

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